Some within the appraisal industry feel the guidelines appraisers must adhere to, as well as the intense regulatory environment; can be burdensome in today’s changing appraisal industry. Is it time for USPAP to reflect emerging trends which are starting to impact on the use of conventional appraisal services? Valuation Review spoke with Allstate Appraisal’s Steven S. Albert for his answer …

Working with an Appraisal Institute (AI) Designated Member can benefit homeowners. Such benefits are evident for homeowners who choose to appeal their property tax assessments. What, specifically must homeowners be award of when it comes making their appeals? Read on to find out, and hear what the AI president had to say on this matter. Via:: AI: Qualified appraisers key …

The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) is concerned. The ASA was deeply disappointed to learn that federal banking agencies rejected a request by numerous groups – including ASA – to hold a public hearing regarding the proposed increase in the residential appraisal threshold to $400,000. Read on to learn more and hear from both the ASA international president and the …

Although only a minority of Americans say they are “very likely” to recommend their bank, they tend to stay with them out of convenience and trust, according to respondents who participated in Fannie Mae’s third quarter 2018 National Housing Survey. Read on to learn more. Via:: Fannie: Banks’ online services appreciated, big tech competitors loom       

LendingQB announced the addition of its new non-QM toolkit for both its originator portals within LendingQB that now streamlines the non-QM loan pricing, eligibility and submission workflow for originators. Read on to learn more. Via:: LendingQB introduces toolkit       

CoreLogic recently announced that The Columbia Institute and Mortgage Bankers Association Education have joined forces to deliver a group of comprehensive courses specifically designed for lenders. Read on to learn more. Via:: TCI, MBA join forces       

The Federal Housing Administration will be conducting a pair of April appraisal training sessions in Denver. Read on for more information and to register for these events. Via:: FHA training sessions announced       

In March 2018, HouseCanary was awarded $706.2 million in damages stemming from a lawsuit filed by Amrock, formerly known as TitleSource. Amrock’s motion for a new trial in this legal battle with the valuation company was denied by the Bexar County, Texas, state court Jan. 8. Valuation Review interviewed HouseCanary’s legal representative, Kalpana Srinivasan, co-lead counsel from Susman Godfrey L.L.P., …